Indian 2-rupee coin

The Indian 2-rupee coin is a denomination of the Indian rupee. The 2 rupee coin was introduced in India in 1982. Until then, the Rs.2 was in circulation in banknotes. The old Rs.2 coin was minted with cupro-nickel metal. The new Rs.2 coin was minted in ferritic stainless steel.

Two rupees
India
Value2
Mass4.07 g
Diameter23 mm
Edge50 wide serrations
CompositionFerritic stainless steel
Years of minting1982 (1982) – present
CirculationWide
Obverse
DesignLettering of "भारत" on left, "INDIA" on right, the year of mint and mint mark below, Lion capital with the lettering "सत्यमेव जयते" below it.
Design date2019
Reverse
DesignNumerical "2", eight stylized grain stalks, currency sign, date of issue, "TWO RUPEES" in English and Hindi.
Design date2019

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Old Rs.2

Rs.2 coin (no rupee sign)

  • The Rs.2 coin (no rupee sign) is of 27mm diameter.
  • The weight of the coin is 5.62 grams.
  • The shape is

Rs.2 coin (new rupee sign)

  • The Rs.2 coin (new rupee sign) is of 25mm diameter.
  • The weight of the coin is 4.5 grams.
  • The shape is circular.

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